Category: Nursing Home Abuse

• November 20, 2024
• Evans/Reilley

Elderly people are often dependent on others for care. They may need assistance with mobility, the tasks of daily life, or with managing their affairs. Unfortunately, not everyone receives the quality care they need and deserve -- quite the opposite, in fact. Some caregivers are negligent or abusive, putting elderly people at risk of harm. If you have an elderly relative or friend who relies on others for care, you should pay close attention to them and their caregiver. Identifying signs of elder abuse and neglect at the outset can help prevent more serious illness and injury and help maintain their well being. That action may however, be more challenging than you would imagine. Signs of elder abuse are not always obvious. Abuse Oc[...]

• April 29, 2016
• Evans/Reilley

Families sometimes find that an elderly relative needs to be moved to a nursing home where 24-hour skilled care is available. But in recent years, many news stories have revealed that nursing homes aren’t necessarily the safest environment for residents. Tales of nursing home employees' abusing residents, neglecting their needs, and stealing from them have prompted some families to wonder how they can ensure their loved ones will be well cared for in a long-term care facility. To protect loved ones from potentially dangerous situations, families should visit several nursing homes and ask a lot of questions before choosing where to place a relative. One of the warning signs that a home could put residents at risk is understaffing. The [...]